ABOUT

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Breakthrough Fund - March 2021
Co-investment with London Community Foundation

Urban Roots is a non-profit organization that revitalizes underused land in the City of London to support local agriculture initiatives. It is committed to growing fresh vegetables for those who may not otherwise be able to enjoy them, while simultaneously operating its projects in a self-sustaining manner suitable for urban agriculture.

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  • 2017
    Founded and incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
  • January 2021
    Raised $55k+ from a community crowdfunding campaign.
  • March 2021
    Became a VERGE Breakthrough Fund investee.
  • May 2021
    Launched a farm site in partnership with Siloam United Church.
 

IMPACT

27,000+

LBS OF PRODUCE HARVESTED

10,217+

LBS OF PRODUCE DONATED

3,545+

LBS OF COMPOST COLLECTED

 

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